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Definition of Cylinder
1. Noun. A solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases).
2. Noun. A surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line.
Specialized synonyms: Brake Drum, Drum, Shank, Shank, Shank, Stem, Stalactite, Stalagmite, Barrel, Drum, Pipe, Tube
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Cylindric
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Cylindric
3. Noun. A chamber within which piston moves.
Exact synonyms: Piston Chamber
Specialized synonyms: Brake Cylinder, Hydraulic Brake Cylinder, Master Cylinder
Generic synonyms: Chamber
Group relationships: Compressor, Block, Cylinder Block, Engine Block, Pump
Terms within: Intake Valve
Specialized synonyms: Brake Cylinder, Hydraulic Brake Cylinder, Master Cylinder
Generic synonyms: Chamber
Group relationships: Compressor, Block, Cylinder Block, Engine Block, Pump
Terms within: Intake Valve
4. Noun. A cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air.
Definition of Cylinder
1. n. A solid body which may be generated by the rotation of a parallelogram round one its sides; or a body of rollerlike form, of which the longitudinal section is oblong, and the cross section is circular.
Definition of Cylinder
1. to furnish with a cylinder (a chamber in an engine) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Cylinder
1. 1. A cylindrical lens. 2. A cylindrical or rodlike renal cast. 3. A cylindrical metal container for gases stored under high pressure. Origin: G. Kylindros, a roll (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cylinder
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